20. TL:DR - The Prescription: Transfer Rx

Question 1

The TRANSFERREING pharmacist/intern must record

Answer 1

1. date of transfer
2. name of pharmacist/intern sending information
3. name of pharmacy to where prescription was transferred
4. address of pharmacy to where the prescription was transferred
5. name of pharmacist/intern receiving information

Question 2

The pharmacist/intern receiving the transfer must document the following

Answer 2

1. date of transfer
2. name of pharmacist/intern transferring information
3. name of pharmacy from where prescription was transferred
4. name of patient
5. date of original prescription
6. name of drug
7. strength of drug
8. directions
9. total refills
10. quantity
11. prescriber’s name
12. date of last fill
13. any additional information as deemed essential

Question 3

Can interns transfer prescriptions

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

can technicians transfer prescriptions

Answer 4

no

Question 5

how many fills can be transferred

Answer 5

not specified

Question 6

any specific rules for out of state prescriptions?

Answer 6

no